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RHT ClimateTransmitter

WM and DM models
INSTRUCTION MANUAL V1.2x A

Applies to devices with firmware version starting with V1.2x.

ROBERT MARIN P. 08-10-2020

Engineering General

26148-320-FPC-MEE0-00001

26148-320-FP01-MEE0-00006 1

CS-0138-FP01MEE001-320-0000-D-MA-00005

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1 SAFETY ALERTS .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
2 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
3 IDENTIFICATION ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
3.1 MODELS WITHOUT DISPLAY....................................................................................................................................................................... 5
3.2 MODELS WITH DISPLAY .............................................................................................................................................................................. 5
3.3 DEVICE MODELS........................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
4 DISPLAY INDICATIONS........................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
4.1 HOME SCREEN ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
4.2 DISPLAYING MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM VALUES ...................................................................................................................................... 7
4.3 DISPLAYING OTHER PSYCHROMETRIC PROPERTIES........................................................................................................................... 7
4.4 SIGNALS ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
5 INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
5.1 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................................................................... 9
5.1.1 DIMENSIONS ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
5.1.1.1 RHT Climate TRANSMITTER (WM MODEL) ............................................................................................................................... 9
5.1.1.2 RHT Climate TRANSMITTER (DM MODEL) .............................................................................................................................. 10
5.1.2 REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE FRONT COVER ..................................................................................................................... 10
5.2 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................................................................... 11
5.2.1 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................. 11
5.2.2 SPECIAL PRECAUTION .................................................................................................................................................................... 11
5.2.3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS .......................................................................................................................................................... 11
5.2.4 USB CONNECTION ........................................................................................................................................................................... 11
5.3 SENSOR MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................................................................................... 11
5.3.1 PRECAUTIONS WITH SENSORS..................................................................................................................................................... 11
5.3.2 SENSOR REPLACEMENT ................................................................................................................................................................ 12
6 PARAMETER CYCLES ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
7 CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
7.1 ANALOG OUTPUTS 0VT1 / 0VT2 ............................................................................................................................................................. 14
7.2 ALARM OUTPUTS ALM1 / ALM2 ................................................................................................................................................................ 15
7.3 BUZZER CONFIGURATION CYCLE ........................................................................................................................................................... 19
7.4 HMI CONFIGURATION CYCLE ................................................................................................................................................................... 21
7.5 DIAGNOSTIC CYCLE................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
7.6 COMMUNICATION CYCLE.......................................................................................................................................................................... 24
7.7 GENERAL CONFIGURATION CYCLE ........................................................................................................................................................ 25
7.8 INFORMATION CYCLE ................................................................................................................................................................................ 27
8 PARAMETERS MAP............................................................................................................................................................................................ 28
9 USB INTERFACE................................................................................................................................................................................................. 29
10 SERIAL COMMUNICATION ................................................................................................................................................................................ 30
10.1 TABLE OF HOLDING REGISTER TYPE REGISTERS .............................................................................................................................. 30
11 NXPERIENCE SOFTWARE ................................................................................................................................................................................ 36
11.1 INSTALLING NXPERIENCE ........................................................................................................................................................................ 36
11.2 RUNNING NXPERIENCE ............................................................................................................................................................................. 36
11.3 CONFIGURING THE DEVICE WITH NXPERIENCE .................................................................................................................................. 36
11.3.1 GENERAL PARAMETERS................................................................................................................................................................. 38
11.3.2 INPUT PARAMETERS ....................................................................................................................................................................... 38
11.3.3 OUTPUT PARAMETERS ................................................................................................................................................................... 39
11.3.4 HMI PARAMETERS............................................................................................................................................................................ 41
11.3.5 FINALIZATION PARAMETERS ......................................................................................................................................................... 43
11.4 DIAGNOSTICS.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 44
11.4.1 INPUT DIAGNOSTICS ....................................................................................................................................................................... 44
11.4.2 OUTPUT DIAGNOSTICS ................................................................................................................................................................... 45
12 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 46
13 WARRANTY ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 47
14 APPENDIX I – NOTIONS ABOUT PSYCHROMETRY....................................................................................................................................... 48

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1 SAFETY ALERTS
The symbols below are used in the device and throughout this manual to draw the user’s attention to important information related to device safety
and use.

CAUTION ATTENTION
CAUTION OR HAZARD
Read the manual fully before installing and Material sensitive to static charge. Check
Risk of electric shock.
operating the device. precautions before handling.

All safety recommendations appearing in this manual must be followed to ensure personal safety and prevent damage to the instrument or system.
If the instrument is used in a manner other than that specified in this manual, the device’s safety protections may not be effective.

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2 INTRODUCTION
RHT Climate Transmitters Wall Mount (WM) and Duct Mount (DM) models incorporate high-precision, stable sensors for measuring temperature
and relative humidity. Being microprocessed devices, they allow full configuration via USB or RS485 interface via a Modbus RTU command.
NXperience allows the configuration of all the resources of the device, as well as the diagnosis of the analyzed information.
Apart from the temperature and relative humidity values, which are read directly from the sensor, the transmitter calculates the value of the
following psychrometric properties1:
• Dew Point Temperature;
• Wet Bulb Temperature;
• Absolute Humidity;
• Frost Point Temperature;
• Specific Enthalpy;
• Partial Vapor Pressure;
• Mixture Ratio.
Any variable read by the sensor or calculated by the device can be transmitted via one of the two available analog outputs. You are also allowed to
configure the electrical operating level of each output:
• 0-10 V;
• 4-20 mA.
Two digital outputs with alarm or control functions can be related to any variable read or calculated by RHT Climate Transmitter.
The following options are also available:
• RS485;
• Display with Backlight;
• Audible signal.
It is important that you read carefully the manual before using this device and check that the versions of the manual and the device match. The
firmware version number is displayed at the moment the device is powered on.

1Psychrometry is the study of thermodynamic properties of dry air and water vapor mixtures. Obtaining the psychrometric properties is crucial in the psychrometric
processes of air conditioning, refrigeration, cooling and freezing, air humidification and dehumidification, drying and dehydration of humid devices, as well as in
environmental and meteorological control.
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3 IDENTIFICATION

3.1 MODELS WITHOUT DISPLAY

Fig. 01 – Device without display

3.2 MODELS WITH DISPLAY

Fig. 02 – Device with display

Fig. 03 – Display indications

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Key : Key used to advance the parameters and parameters cycles. A short touch advances parameters within a cycle. A long touch advances
parameters cycles.
Key : Key used to decrease parameters. A long touch when displaying the home screen performs the action linked to the second function of the key:
• None;
• Clears registered minimum and maximum values.
Key : Key used to increase parameters. A long touch when displaying the home screen performs the action linked to the second function of the key:
• None;
• Mutes buzzer;
• Mutes buzzer and turns off the alarm outputs.

3.3 DEVICE MODELS


The RHT Climate Transmitter line is available in various device configurations to adapt perfectly to multiple market needs:
• Wall Mount Model (WM): Recommended for wall mounting.
• Duct Mount Model (DM): Recommended for duct mounting. DM models are available with a stainless steel (S) sensor probe and with lengths of
150 mm, 250 mm or 400 mm.
The table below shows all available models:
Stainless Steel
Model RS485 Display
Probe
RHT Climate-WM

RHT Climate-WM-485-LCD  

RHT Climate-WM-485 

RHT Climate-DM-150S 150 mm

RHT Climate-DM-150S-485  150 mm

RHT Climate-DM-150S-485-LCD   150 mm

RHT Climate-DM-250S 250 mm

RHT Climate-DM-250S-485  250 mm

RHT Climate-DM-250S-485-LCD   250 mm

RHT Climate-DM-400S 400 mm

RHT Climate-DM-400S-485  400 mm

RHT Climate-DM-400S-485-LCD   400 mm

Table 01 – Available RHT Climate models

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4 DISPLAY INDICATIONS

4.1 HOME SCREEN


The home screen displays three lines: line 1 displays the temperature read by the sensor, line 2 displays the value of relative humidity and finally line 3
displays the value of the option selected when configuring the device.

Fig. 04 - Home screen

4.2 DISPLAYING MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM VALUES


To navigate to the secondary screens, you need to press the key with a short touch from the home screen. With each short touch of the key,
the display will show the following screens:

Fig. 05 - Maximum and minimum temperature Fig. 06 - Maximum and minimum relative humidity Fig. 07 - Maximum and minimum dew point
temperature

On the central line, the display will show the name of the variable to which the maximum and minimum values refer:
• T: Temperature;
• rk: Relative humidity;
• td: Dew point.
On the upper line of the display is the MAX symbol, followed by the maximum value for that magnitude. On the lower line of the display is the MIN
symbol, followed by the minimum value. If no key is pressed for 15 seconds, the display will return to the home screen.

4.3 DISPLAYING OTHER PSYCHROMETRIC PROPERTIES


After the screens of maximum and minimum values, are available screens for viewing other psychrometric variables. The device will advance one
screen each short touch of the key , respecting the following sequence:

Fig. 08 - Wet bulb temperature Fig. 09 - Absolute humidity Fig. 10 - Frost point temperature

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Fig. 11 - Specific enthalpy Fig. 12 - Partial vapor pressure Fig. 13 - Mixture ratio

4.4 SIGNALS
• ALM + 1: Indicates that the alarm 1 output is in alarm condition.
• ALM + 1 flashing: Indicates that the alarm 1 output is in alarm condition, but the output is disabled due to overcurrent protection.
• ALM + 2: Indicates that the alarm 2 output is in alarm condition.
• ALM + 2 flashing: Indicates that the alarm 2 output is in alarm condition, but the output is disabled due to overcurrent protection.
• BUZZER: The buzzer may be activated in three conditions:
o BUZZER output alarm;
o ALM1 output alarm if the buzzer is enabled in alarm 1 configurations;
o ALM2 output alarm if the buzzer is enabled in alarm 2 configurations.
• USB: Indicates that the device is connected to a USB port.
• COM flashing: Indicates that the device is responding to a data request or command.

• nnnn: Indicates that the value to be displayed on one of the lines is above the display limit.
• vvvv: Indicates that the value to be shown on one of the lines is below the display limit

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5 INSTALLATION

5.1 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION


The RHT Climate Transmitter WM model was designed to be secured to a wall by two mounting holes on the transmitter, as shown in Fig. 14.
Mounting should follow the sequence of steps below:
• Use the device’s perforation template to mark the position of transmitter mounting bore holes;
• Make the two holes using a drill with bit number 6. The bore holes should be deeper than the size of bushings;
• Insert bushings in holes. Bushings should be completely inserted into the wall;
• Position the transmitter on the wall, aiming to align with the perforations, and use bolts to secure it to the wall.
Bolts and bushings do not come with the device.
The device should be mounted with the sensor capsule facing downward to ensure the specified precision and protection
rating.

Fig. 14 – Mechanical Installation

The RHT Climate Transmitter DM model it is mounted via a flange. First the flange is mounted on the duct wall, then the transmitter rod is inserted
into the central bore hole on the flange and secured.
5.1.1 DIMENSIONS
5.1.1.1 RHT Climate TRANSMITTER (WM MODEL)

Fig. 15 – Dimensions of WM model

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5.1.1.2 RHT Climate TRANSMITTER (DM MODEL)
Fig. 16 shows the flange dimensions and perforation:

Fig. 16 - Flange for mounting DM model

The rods for these models are made of stainless steel, with lengths of 150, 250 or 400 mm.

Fig. 17 – Dimensions of DM model

5.1.2 REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE FRONT COVER


To remove the front cover, insert a screwdriver. It is necessary to fit in the lateral handles and to force it lightly until realizing its release. The
procedure should be repeated on each of the side handles of the device, as shown in the figures below. With all sides clear, the cover can be easily
removed:

Fig. 18 - Removing the front cover of the transmitter Fig. 19 - Removing the front cover of the transmitter

To install, fit the cover onto the base by pressing it with care to fully secure the transmitter, as shown in the figure below:

Fig. 20 - Device cover fitting


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5.2 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
5.2.1 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INSTALLATION
• Signal conductors should run through the plant separately from the power supply and output conductors, if possible in grounded conduits.
• The power supply for electronic instruments must come from an appropriate grid for instruments.
• RC FILTERS (noise suppressor) are recommended in contactor coils, solenoids, etc.
• In control applications, it’s essential to consider what could happen when some part of the system fails. The device’s internal devices do not
ensure total protection.
• Grounding helps limit the effects of noise due to electromagnetic interference (EMI). Run the grounding connection by using the grounding bolt
and the grounding plane before turning on the device.
5.2.2 SPECIAL PRECAUTION
Because the transmitter is an electronic module, it requires some care when handling:
• When opening the transmitter to connect electrical wiring, avoid contact with the electronic circuit due to the risk of damage caused by static electricity.
• Pay close attention when connecting wires.
• Remember to pass all wires through a cable clip before completing electrical connections.
• When closing the housing, the cover should be placed again properly, ensuring proper sealing for this model.
5.2.3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

Fig. 21 – RHT Climate electrical connections


* Connector CN2 is only mounted on models that have RS485 interface (Optional).

5.2.4 USB CONNECTION

Fig. 22 – USB cable connection

5.3 SENSOR MAINTENANCE


5.3.1 PRECAUTIONS WITH SENSORS
The sensor used in the RHT Climate Transmitter is a device that is sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Whenever the sensor is touched, measures need to be taken to prevent ESD damage.
The sensor may be damaged or lose its calibration if exposed to atmospheres contaminated with chemical
agents. Hydrochloric Acid, Nitric Acid, Sulfuric Acid and Ammonia at high concentrations can damage the
sensor. Acetone, Ethanol and Propylene Glycol can cause reversible measurement errors.

The humidity sensor’s calibration can be altered if it is exposed to contaminating vapors or extreme humidity and temperature conditions for
prolonged periods. To speed up calibration restore, proceed as described below:
• Carefully remove the sensor from the capsule, avoiding contact with bare hands (it must be removed with the use of plastic tweezers or clean
antistatic gloves);
• If there are solid particles on the sensor, wash it with deionized water at room temperature;
• Place the sensor in an oven at 120 °C (+/-10 °C) for 6 hours;
• Carefully replace the sensor in the capsule.
It is also possible to clean or dry the sensor using filtered and oil-free air, taking care that the air jets do not mechanically damage the sensor.

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5.3.2 SENSOR REPLACEMENT
In case of damage, the humidity and temperature sensor may need to be replaced. To perform this procedure, follow the steps below:

• Step 1: Disconnect the transmitter from the power supply and remove the USB cable if it is connected.
Locate the sensor's protective tip.
This example shows the sensor replacement of an RHT Climate DM Transmitter. In it, the sensor is
located at the end of the rod.

• Step 2: Remove the tip by turning it counterclockwise.

• Step 3: Without the tip the sensor will be exposed. Remove it by pulling it forward to disconnect it.

• Step 4: Connect the new sensor to the rod tip connector with the aid of plastic tweezers or clean antistatic
gloves, avoiding pushing or engaging the sensor by hand only.

Hold the sensor only by its terminals, using plastic tweezers or new gloves.

Do not hold the sensor by the sensor element. Do not use metal tweezers. Do
not touch the sensor without wearing gloves.

• Step 5: Place the protection tip again and turn it clockwise to secure it to the device.

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6 PARAMETER CYCLES
The configuration parameters are clustered in affinity groups, called parameter cycles. The 10 parameter cycles are:

CYCLE ACCESS
1 - Primary Cycle:
Unrestricted access
In this cycle are the screens for viewing the psychrometric variables.
2 - 0vt1 Cycle:
In this cycle are the configuration parameters of the transmission 1 output.
3 - 0vt2 Cycle:
In this cycle are the configuration parameters of the transmission 2 output.
4 - ALM1 Cycle:
In this cycle are the configuration parameters of the alarm 1 output.
5 - ALM2 Cycle:
In this cycle are the configuration parameters of the alarm 2 output.
6 - Bv22 Cycle:
In this cycle are the configuration parameters of the buzzer.
7 - 1kM Cycle: Enables the protection
In this cycle are the HMI configuration parameters. mode of these cycles
8 - DIAG Cycle:
In this cycle are the parameters for forcing values of temperature, relative humidity and transmission outputs, alarm
and buzzer.
9 - (0m Cycle:
In this cycle you can configure parameters related to RS485 Modbus communication.
10 - (nfg Cycle:
You must enter the device password to access the parameters in this cycle. The parameters allow the selection of the
measurement units, the adjustment of the atmospheric pressure, besides the offsets and the digital filters for the
sensor readings. You also can enable the protection of the configuration parameters and change the password.
11 - Information Cycle:
In this cycle are displayed the serial number (sn) and the firmware version (firm) of the device.
Table 02 – Parameter cycles

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7 CONFIGURATION
The RHT Climate Transmitter has a set of parameters that allows the configuration of its two transmission outputs and its two alarm outputs and
can assigning the psychrometric properties below to each of them. The properties can be expressed in the International System of Measures (SI) or
in the English System of Measures (US).
SI US
Psychrometric properties Min. Max. Unit Min. Max. Unit
Temperature (measured value) t -40 100 °C -40 212 °F
Relative humidity (measured value) rX 0 100 % RH 0 100 % RH
Dew point temperature (calculated value) Td -90 100 °C -130 212 °F
Wet bulb temperature (calculated value) tW -40 100 °C -40 212 °F
Absolute humidity (calculated value) dv 0 600 g/m³ 0 262 gr/ft³
Frost point temperature (calculated value) Tf -90 100 °C -130 212 °F
Specific enthalpy (calculated value) H -40 700000* kJ/kg -18 300945* BTU/lb
Partial vapor pressure (calculated value) E 0 1035 mbar 0 15 psi
Mixture ratio (calculated value) R 0 260000* g/kg 0 1820000* gr/lb

Temperature and relative humidity are the only variables that are measured directly from the sensor that comes with the device.
All other measurements are obtained via algorithms that can lead to slight variations in relation to the real values.
Table 03 – Psychrometric properties

7.1 ANALOG OUTPUTS 0VT1 / 0VT2


The configuration cycle for analog outputs 1 and 2 allows you to assign:
• The psychrometric property associated with the output;
• The default electrical output;
• The value to be shown in case of error in the sensor reading;
• The excursion range of the transmitted psychrometric property.
Note: When the lower limit is defined with a value higher than the higher limit, the output current operates from 20-4 mA to 10-0 V.

7.1.1 Psychrometric property to be transmitted by analog outputs 0vt1 / 0vt2


It allows you to configure the psychrometric property to be transmitted by the analog outputs 0vt1 / 0vt2.
Psychrometric property to be transmitted Default: off
Outputs 0vt1 /0vt2 off oFF
Temperature t
Relative humidity rk
0vt1
mEAs Dew point temperature Td
Wet bulb temperature tW
0vt2 Absolute humidity du
mEAs Frost point temperature Tf
Specific enthalpy H
Partial vapor pressure E
Mixture ratio R
Table 04 – Psychrometric property to be transmitted

7.1.2 Operating mode for analog outputs 0vt1 / 0vt2


It allows you to configure the type of electric signal to be used by the analog outputs 0vt1 / 0vt2.
0vt1 Type of signal from analog outputs 0vt1 / 0vt2 Default: 4-20
modE
Analog output 1 operating in mode 4-20 mA 4-20
0vt2 Analog output 1 operating in mode 0-10 V 0-10
modE
Table 05 – Type of signal from analog outputs

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7.1.3 Lower limit of the transmission range from analog outputs 0vt1 / 0vt2
It allows you to configure the lower background scale for analog outputs 0vt1 / 0vt2.
SI US
Lower limit of the transmission range from analog
Min. Max. Unit Default Min. Max. Unit Default
outputs 0vt1 / 0vt2
Temperature t -40 100 °C -40 -40 212 °F -40
Relative humidity rk 0 100 % RH 0 0 100 % RH 0
0vt1 Dew point temperature td -90 100 °C -90 -130 212 °F -130
L-Lo
Wet bulb temperature tW -40 100 °C -40 -40 212 °F -40
Absolute humidity du 0 600 g/m³ 0 0 262 gr/ft³ 0
0vt2
L-Lo Frost point temperature tF -90 100 °C -90 -130 212 °F -130
Specific enthalpy h -40 700000* kJ/kg -40 -18 300945* BTU/lb -18
Partial vapor pressure E 0 1035 mbar 0 0 15 psi 0
Mixture ratio r 0 260000* g/kg 0 0 1820000* gr/lb 0
Table 06 – Lower limit of the transmission range from analog outputs

* These values extrapolate the maximum value that can be shown by the display. Using the HMI, you can set up to the limit of 19999. When configured via NXperience, these parameters
can be adjusted up to the values shown on the table above, but when accessing these parameters via the HMI, they will display the value nnnn.
7.1.4 Upper limit of the transmission range from analog outputs 0vt1 / 0vt2
It allows you to configure the upper background scale for analog outputs 0vt1 / 0vt2.
SI US
Upper limit of the transmission range from
Min. Max. Unit Default Min. Max. Unit Default
analog outputs 0vt1 / 0vt2
Temperature -40 100 °C 100 -40 212 °F 212
Relative humidity 0 100 % RH 100 0 100 % RH 100
0vt1 Dew point temperature -90 100 °C 100 -130 212 °F 212
L-ki Wet bulb temperature -40 100 °C 100 -40 212 °F 212
Absolute humidity 0 600 g/m³ 600 0 262 gr/ft³ 262
0vt2
l-ki Frost point temperature -90 100 °C 100 -130 212 °F 212
Specific enthalpy -40 700000* kJ/kg 700000* -18 300945* BTU/lb 300945*
Partial vapor pressure 0 1035 mbar 1035 0 15 psi 15
Mixture ratio 0 260000* g/kg 260000* 0 1820000* gr/lb 1820000*
Table 07 – Upper limit of the transmission range from analog outputs

* These values extrapolate the maximum value that can be shown by the display. Using the HMI, you can set up to the limit of 19999. When configured via NXperience, these parameters
can be adjusted up to the values shown on the table above, but when accessing these parameters via the HMI, they will display the value nnnn.
7.1.5 Status of analog outputs 0vt1 / 0vt2 in case of sensor error
It allows you to configure the status of analog outputs 0vt1 / 0vt2 in case of error in the sensor reading.
0vt1 Value of analog outputs 0vt1 / 0vt2 in case of error Default: lo
Err
Sets analog outputs 0vt1 / 0vt2 to the minimum value in case of error in the sensor reading. lo
0vt2 Sets the analog outputs 0vt1 / 0vt2 to the maximum value in case of error in the sensor reading. Xi
err
Table 08 – Value of analog outputs 0vt1 / 0vt2 in case of error

7.2 ALARM OUTPUTS ALM1 / ALM2


All models of RHT Climate Transmitters have two alarm outputs, which can also be used with ON/OFF control outputs. For models with display,
there is the additional feature of an internal buzzer for audible signaling. For each alarm output and for the buzzer, the following can be configured:
• The associated psychrometric property;
• Alarm type Lo, ki, L--k, -Lk-;
• The setpoints;
• Hysteresis;
• Output condition in case of sensor error;
• And the timing.

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The configuration cycle for alarms alm1 / alm2 allows for assigning the psychrometric property associated with alarm outputs alm1 / alm2, the
operating mode for alarms alm1 / alm2 (type of alarm), activation points for alarms alm1 / alm2, their timing values, inhibition of alarm condition
when turning the device on, and the alarm activation mode in case of sensor reading error.
The figure below shows how the alarm outputs are activated and deactivated according to the type of alarm selected.

Fig. 23 - Alarm output activation and deactivation

The RHT Climate Transmitter allows for four timing options for its alarm outputs and for the buzzer:
• Normal operation;
• Activation for set time;
• Delay in activation;
• Intermittent activation.
The figures in Table 4 show the behavior of alarm outputs with these activation variations defined by the T0n and T0ff time intervals.
OPERATION T0n T0ff ACTUATION
Alarm
Output
Normal operation 0 0
Alarm Event

Alarm
Activation with Output T0n
1 to 6500 s 0
set time Alrm Event

Alarm
Delayed Output toff
0 1 to 6500 s
activation Alarm Event

Alarm
Output T0n T0ff T0n
Intermittent activation 1 to 6500 s 1 to 6500 s
Alarm Event

Table 09 - Timing functions for alarms

The Initial Blocking option prevents alarm activation if there is an alarm condition when the controller is turned on. The alarm is only enabled after
the process passes through a non-alarm condition.
The initial block is useful, for example, when one of the alarms is configured as minimum value alarm, potentially setting off the alarm right when
the process is started up, which is often undesirable behavior.
Initial blocking is not valid for the Sensor Open function.

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7.2.1 Psychrometric property associated with alarms ALM1 / ALM2
It allows you to configure a psychrometric property that will be associated with alarms ALM1 / ALM2.
Psychrometric property associated with alarms ALM1 / ALM2 Default: t
Temperature t
Relative humidity rk
ALm1 Dew point temperature Td
mEAs Wet bulb temperature tW
Absolute humidity du
ALm2
mEAs Frost point temperature Tf
Specific enthalpy H
Partial vapor pressure E
Mixture ratio R
Table 10 – Psychrometric property associated with alarms ALM1 / ALM2

7.2.2 Activation mode for alarms ALM1 / ALM2


It allows you to turn off alarms ALM1 / ALM2 or configure them to operate as one of the alarm types indicated below:
Activation mode for alarm outputs ALM1 / ALM2 Default: off
Off oFF
ALm1
Sets off alarm in case of sensor error iErr
modE
Sets off alarm below setpoint SPLo Lo
ALm2 Sets off alarm above setpoint SPki ki
modE
Sets off alarm between SPLo and SPki L--k
Sets off alarm below SPLo and above SPki -Lk-
Table 11 – Activation mode for alarm outputs ALM1 / ALM2

7.2.3 Lower Setpoint for activating alarms ALM1 / ALM2


It allows you to configure the set point for alarm types Lo, L--k and -Lk-.
SI US

Setpoint lower than alarm outputs ALM1 / ALM2 Min. Max. Unit Default Min. Max. Unit Default
ALM1 / ALM2 for temperature -40 100 °C -40 -40 212 °F -40
ALM1 / ALM2 for relative humidity 0 100 % RH 0 0 100 % RH 0
ALm1 ALM1 / ALM2 for dew point temperature -90 100 °C -90 -130 212 °F -130
spLo
ALM1 / ALM2 for wet bulb temperature -40 100 °C -40 -40 212 °F -40
ALm2 ALM1 / ALM2 for absolute humidity 0 600 g/m³ 0 0 262 gr/ft³ 0
spLo
ALM1 / ALM2 for frost point temperature -90 100 °C -90 -130 212 °F -130
ALM1 / ALM2 for specific enthalpy -40 700000* kJ/kg -40 -18 300945* BTU/lb -18
ALM1 / ALM2 for partial vapor pressure 0 1035 Mbar 0 0 15 psi 0
ALM1 / ALM2 for mixture ratio 0 260000* g/kg 0 0 1820000* gr/lb 0

Table 12 – Setpoint lower than alarm outputs ALM1 / ALM2

* These values extrapolate the maximum value that can be shown by the display. Using the HMI, you can set up to the limit of 19999. When configured via NXperience, these parameters
can be adjusted up to the values shown on the table above, but when accessing these parameters via the HMI, they will display the value nnnn.

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7.2.4 Higher Setpoint for activating alarms ALM1 / ALM2
It allows you to configure the setpoint for alarm types ki, L--k and -Lk-.
SI US

Setpoint higher than alarm outputs ALM1 / ALM2 Min. Max. Unit Default Min. Max. Unit Default
ALM1 / ALM2 for temperature -40 100 °C 100 -40 212 °F 212
%
ALM1 / ALM2 for relative humidity 0 100 100 0 100 % RH 100
RH

ALm1 ALM1 / ALM2 for dew point temperature -90 100 °C 100 - 212 °F 212
spHi 130
ALM1 / ALM2 for wet bulb temperature -40 100 °C 100 -40 212 °F 212
ALm ALM1 / ALM2 for absolute humidity 0 600 g/m³ 600 0 262 gr/ft³ 262
2
spki ALM1 / ALM2 for frost point temperature °C - °F
-90 100 100 212 212
130
ALM1 / ALM2 for specific enthalpy -40 700000* kJ/kg 700000* -18 300945* BTU/lb 300945*
ALM1 / ALM2 for partial vapor pressure 0 1035 mbar 1035 0 15 psi 15
ALM1 / ALM2 for mixture ratio 0 260000* g/kg 260000* 0 1820000* gr/lb 1820000*
Table 13 – Setpoint higher than alarm outputs ALM1 / ALM2

* These values extrapolate the maximum value that can be shown by the display. Using the HMI, you can set up to the limit of 19999. When configured via NXperience, these parameters
can be adjusted up to the values shown on the table above, but when accessing these parameters via the HMI, they will display the value nnnn.
7.2.5 Hysteresis for turning off alarms ALM1 / ALM2
It allows you to adjust the differential for turning off alarms ALM1 / ALM2.
SI US

Output hysteresis of alarms ALM1 / ALM2 Min. Max. Unit Default Min. Max. Unit Default
ALM1 / ALM2 for temperature 0 20 °C 0 0 20 °F 0
ALM1 / ALM2 for relative humidity 0 20 % RH 0 0 20 % RH 0
ALm1 ALM1 / ALM2 for dew point temperature 0 20 °C 0 0 20 °F 0
kyst ALM1 / ALM2 for wet bulb temperature °C °F
0 20 0 0 20 0
ALM1 / ALM2 for absolute humidity 0 20 g/m³ 0 0 20 gr/ft³ 0
Alm2
kyst ALM1 / ALM2 for frost point temperature 0 20 °C 0 0 20 °F 0
ALM1 / ALM2 for specific enthalpy 0 20 kJ/kg 0 0 20 BTU/lb 0
ALM1 / ALM2 for partial vapor pressure 0 20 mbar 0 0 20 psi 0
ALM1 / ALM2 for mixture ratio 0 20 g/kg 0 0 20 gr/lb 0
Table 14 – Output hysteresis of alarms ALM1 / ALM2

7.2.6 Alarms ALM1 / ALM2 on time


Min. Max. Unit Default
ALm1
T0n
Time of alarms on 0 6500 s 0
Alm2
T0n
Table 15 – Time of alarms on

7.2.7 Alarms ALM1 / ALM2 off time


Min. Max. Unit Default
ALm1
T0ff
Time of alarms off 0 6500 s 0
Alm2
T0ff
Table 16 – Time of alarms off

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7.2.8 Initial blocking of alarms ALM1 / ALM2
It allows blocking the activation of alarms ALM1 / ALM2 if the transmitter starts up in alarm condition.
ALm1 Initial blocking of alarms ALM1 / ALM2 Default: yEs
bLA
Without initial blocking of alarms ALM1 / ALM2 no
Alm2
With initial blocking of alarms ALM1 / ALM2 yEs
bla
Table 17 – Initial blocking of alarms ALM1 / ALM2

7.2.9 Status of alarms ALM1 / ALM2 in case of sensor error


It allows you to configure the outputs from alarms ALM1 / ALM2 so that they are activated in case of sensor reading error.
ALm1 Status of alarm outputs ALM1 / ALM2 in case of sensor error Default: Off
Err
Alarms ALM1 / ALM2 off oFF
Alm2
Alarms ALM1 / ALM2 on On
err
Table 18 – Status of alarm outputs ALM1 / ALM2 in case of sensor error

7.2.10 Enable buzzer activation linked to alarms ALM1 / ALM2


It allows you to enable buzzer activation linked to alarms ALM1 / ALM2.
ALm1 Enable buzzer for alarm outputs ALM1 / ALM2 Default: Dsbl
Bv22
The buzzer will not be activated when alarms ALM1 / ALM2 occur. Dsbl
Alm2 The buzzer will be activated when alarms ALM1 / ALM2 occur. Enbl
Bv22
Table 19 – Enable buzzer for alarm outputs ALM1 / ALM2

7.3 BUZZER CONFIGURATION CYCLE


The buzzer configuration cycle allows for assigning the psychrometric property associated with the buzzer, the buzzer operating mode
(type of alarm), buzzer activation points, their timing values, inhibition of alarm condition when turning the device on, and the buzzer activation
mode in case of sensor reading error.

7.3.1 Psychrometric property associated with the buzzer


It allows you to configure the psychrometric property that will be associated with the buzzer.
Psychrometric property associated with the buzzer Default: t
Temperature t
Relative humidity rk
Dew point temperature Td
Bv22 Wet bulb temperature tW
mEAs Absolute humidity du
Frost point temperature Tf
Specific enthalpy H
Partial vapor pressure E
Mixture ratio R
Table 20 – Psychrometric property associated with the buzzer

7.3.2 Buzzer activation mode


It allows you to turn off the buzzer or configure it to operate as one of the alarm types set forth below:
Buzzer activation mode Default: off
Off oFF
Activates the alarm in case of sensor error iErr
Bv22 Activates alarm below setpoint SPLo Lo
modE
Activates alarm above setpoint SPki ki
Activates alarm between SPLo and SPki L--k
Activates alarm below SPLo and above SPki -Lk-
Table 21 – Buzzer activation mode

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7.3.3 Lower psychrometric property setpoint for buzzer activation
It allows you to configure the setpoint for alarm types Lo, L--X and -LX-.
SI US
Psychrometric property Min. Max. Unit Default Min. Max. Unit Default
Temperature -40 100 °C -40 -40 212 °F -40
Relative humidity 0 100 % RH 0 0 100 % RH 0
Dew point temperature -90 100 °C -90 -130 212 °F -130
Wet bulb temperature -40 100 °C -40 -40 212 °F -40
Bv22
spLo Absolute humidity 0 600 g/m³ 0 0 262 gr/ft³ 0
Frost point temperature -90 100 °C -90 -130 212 °F -130
Specific enthalpy -40 700000* kJ/kg -40 -18 300945* BTU/lb -18
Partial vapor pressure 0 1035 mbar 0 0 15 psi 0
Mixture ratio 0 260000* g/kg 0 0 1820000* gr/lb 0
Table 22 – Psychrometric property

* These values extrapolate the maximum value that can be shown by the display. Using the HMI, you can set up to the limit of 19999. When configured via NXperience, these parameters
can be adjusted up to the values shown on the table above, but when accessing these parameters via the HMI, they will display the value nnnn.
7.3.4 Higher Setpoint for buzzer activation
It allows you to configure the set point for alarm types ki, L--k and -Lk-.
SI US
Higher Setpoint for buzzer activation Min. Max. Unit Default Min. Max. Unit Default
Temperature -40 100 °C 100 -40 212 °F 212
Relative humidity 0 100 % RH 100 0 100 % RH 100
Dew point temperature -90 100 °C 100 -130 212 °F 212
Wet bulb temperature -40 100 °C 100 -40 212 °F 212
Bv22
spki Absolute humidity 0 600 g/m³ 600 0 262 gr/ft³ 262
Frost point temperature -90 100 °C 100 -130 212 °F 212
Specific enthalpy -40 700000* kJ/kg 700000* -18 300945* BTU/lb 300945*
Partial vapor pressure 0 1035 mbar 1035 0 15 psi 15
Mixture ratio 0 260000* g/kg 260000* 0 1820000* gr/lb 1820000*
Table 23 – Higher Setpoint for buzzer activation

* These values extrapolate the maximum value that can be shown by the display. Using the HMI, you can set up to the limit of 19999. When configured via NXperience, these parameters
can be adjusted up to the values shown on the table above, but when accessing these parameters via the HMI, they will display the value nnnn.
7.3.5 Hysteresis for turning off buzzer
It allows you to adjust the differential for turning off the buzzer.
SI US
Hysteresis for turning off buzzer Min. Max. Unit Default Min. Max. Unit Default
Temperature 0 20 °C 0 0 20 °F 0
Relative humidity 0 20 % RH 0 0 20 % RH 0
Dew point temperature 0 20 °C 0 0 20 °F 0
Bv22 Wet bulb temperature 0 20 °C 0 0 20 °F 0
kyst Absolute humidity 0 20 g/m³ 0 0 20 gr/ft³ 0
Frost point temperature 0 20 °C 0 0 20 °F 0
Specific enthalpy 0 20 kJ/kg 0 0 20 BTU/lb 0
Partial vapor pressure 0 20 mbar 0 0 20 psi 0
Mixture ratio 0 20 g/kg 0 0 20 gr/lb 0
Table 24 – Hysteresis for turning off buzzer

7.3.6 Buzzer on time


Min. Max. Unit Default

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Bv22 Buzzer on time s
0 6500 0
T0n
Table 25 – Buzzer on time

7.3.7 Buzzer off time


Min. Max. Unit Default
Bv22 Buzzer off time s
0 6500 0
T0ff
Table 26 – Buzzer off time

7.3.8 Initial buzzer blocking


It allows blocking buzzer activation if the transmitter starts up in alarm condition.
Initial buzzer blocking Default: yEs
Bv22 Without initial buzzer blocking
bLA No
With initial buzzer blocking yEs
Table 27 – Initial buzzer blocking

7.3.9 Buzzer status in case of sensor error


It allows you to configure the buzzer output so that it is activated in case of sensor reading error.
Buzzer status in case of sensor error Default: oFF
Bv22 Buzzer off
Err oFF
Buzzer on On
Table 28 – Buzzer status in case of sensor error

7.4 HMI CONFIGURATION CYCLE


The HMI configuration cycle allows for adjusting contrast, display backlight operating mode and functions of increase and decrease keys.
7.4.1 Backlight
It adjusts the display backlight operating mode.
Backlight Default: On
Off Off
1xM
bclt Always on On
On for 15 seconds after pressing any key Prss
Table 29 – Backlight

7.4.2 Contrast
It adjusts the display contrast. Depending on the preferred viewing angle, the contrast may need to be adjusted to improve the clarity of information
on the display.
Contrast Default: On
Contrast 1 (-40° in relation to the horizontal line) 1
Contrast 2 (-20° in relation to the horizontal line) 2
1xM
Cont Contrast 3 (0° in relation to the horizontal line) 3
Contrast 4 (+20° in relation to the horizontal line) 4
Contrast 5 (+40° in relation to the horizontal line) 5
Table 30 – Contrast

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Cont = 5 angle = 40°

Cont = 4 angle = 20°

Cont = 3 angle = 0°

Cont = 2 angle = -20°

Cont = 1 angle = -40°

Fig. 24 – RHT Climate Transmitter display contrast

7.4.3 Second function of key


It allows you to configure the second function of the increase key.
Second function of the increase key Default: nonE
None nonE
1xM
f1 Mutes buzzer B2
Mutes buzzer and turns off alarm output B2Al
Table 31 – Second function of the increase key

7.4.4 Second function of key


It allows you to configure the second function of the decrease key.
Second function of the decrease key Default: nonE
1xM None
f2 nonE
Clear maximum and minimum values Clr
Table 32 – Second function of the decrease key

7.4.5 Configuring the third line of the display


It allows you to configure the information to be displayed on the third line of the display.
Third line of the display Default: Td
Dew point Td
Wet bulb temperature Tw
Absolute humidity Dv
1xM Frost point
lin3 Tf
Specific enthalpy H
Partial vapor pressure e
Mixture ratio r
None off
Table 33 – Third line of the display

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7.5 DIAGNOSTIC CYCLE
The diagnostic cycle lets you test the operation of the RHT Climate Transmitter, making sure that all of its peripherals are working properly.

7.5.1 Analog output FOu1 / FOu2 forcing


It allows you to force a current or voltage value at the analog output OUT1 / OUT2. If the output is configured as output at voltage 0-10 V, you can
adjust the value between 0.00 V and 10.00 V. If the output is configured as an output at current 4-20 mA, you can adjust the value between 4.00
mA and 20.00 mA (to check the operating range for the output in current). Above 20.0 mA, you will be able to adjust the output to 21.0 mA, to
simulate the transmission failure signal. The same thing happens for the lower limit, which may shift to 3.6 mA.
The figure below shows the normal transmission range limits and the transmission failure signal zones.

Fig. 25 – Normal transmission range limits

Min. Max. Unit Default


diAG Forces voltage value at analog output 1.
0 10.00 V 0
FOu1 (If 0vt1 / 0vt2 modE = 0-10)
Forces current value at analog output 1.
diAG 3.6 21.00 mA 4
FOu2 (If 0vt1 / 0vt2 modE = 4-20)

Table 34 – Analog output FOu1 / FOu2 forcing

7.5.2 Temperature reading forcing


It allows you to force a temperature value. This feature can be used to simulate temperature alarms or alarms for other variables due to change.
SI US
Min. Max. Unit Default Min. Max. Unit Default

diAG Forces the temperature reading value. °C °F


-40 100 -40 -40 212 -40
Fi t
Table 35 – Temperature reading forcing

7.5.3 Relative humidity reading forcing


It allows you to force a relative humidity value. This feature can be used to simulate relative humidity alarms or alarms for other variables due to
change. If, for example, alarm output 1 is configured to activate whenever relative humidity is higher than 80% RH or lower than 40 % RH, you can
evidence the ALM1 output operating as the forced value varies.

Min. Max. Unit Default


diAG Forces relative humidity reading value. 0 100 % 0
Firk
Table 36 – Relative humidity reading forcing

7.5.4 Alarm ALM1 / alm2 output forcing


It allows you to force activation of alarm output ALM1 / alm2.
diAG Forces alarm output ALM1 / alm2 Default: Off
FA1 Forces alarm ALM1 / alm2 off output Off
/
Diag Forces alarm ALM1 / alm2 on output On
Fa1
Table 37 – Forces alarm output ALM1 / alm2

7.5.5 Buzzer forcing


It allows you to force buzzer activation.
Forces buzzer output Default: Off
diAG Forces buzzer off output Off
Fb22
Forces buzzer on output On
Table 38 – Buzzer forcing

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7.6 COMMUNICATION CYCLE
In the communication cycle, you will find configuration parameters for the RS485 Modbus serial port: Baud rate, parity and address.

7.6.1 Baud Rate


The RHT Transmitter can be access via a Modbus-RTU network. The baud rate, parity and device address on the network need to be configured
for this. The device responds to the read and write commands in its internal registers according to the specifications set out in this manual (see
chapter on SERIAL COMMUNICATION).
Baud Rate 19.2
1200 bps 1.2
2400 bps 2.4
4800 bps 4.8
[nfG 9600 bps 9.6
BAud
19200 bps 19.2
38400 bps 38.4
57600 bps 57.6
115200 bps 115.2
Table 39 – Baud rate

7.6.2 Parity
This parameter configures the parity for RHT Climate Transmitter communication on a Modbus-RTU network.
Parity Default: nonE
[nfG Without parity nonE
Prty Even Parity EVEn
Odd Parity Odd
Table 40 – Parity

7.6.3 Address
This parameter configures the address for RHT Climate Transmitter communication on a Modbus-RTU network. This parameter should be adjusted
so that no two devices use the same address within a Modbus-RTU network.
Min. Max. Unit Default
[nfG
Internet address 1 247 - 1
Addr
Table 41 – Address

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7.7 GENERAL CONFIGURATION CYCLE
To access the parameters in this cycle, you must enter with the device password. The parameters in this cycle allow for selecting units of measure,
adjusting atmospheric pressure, as well as offsets and digital filters for the sensor readings. Also in this cycle, you can enable configuration
parameter protection and change the password.

7.7.1 Unit of Measure


The RHT Climate Transmitter can operate using the standard measurements in the International System of Measures (SI) or the English System of
Measures (US). The table below shows the measurement unit adopted for each psychrometric property according to the value configured in this parameter.
Units of measure Default: S1
[nfG International System of Measures
Unit S1
English System of Measures US

SI US
Temperature °C °F
Relative humidity % RH % RH
Dew point temperature °C °F
Partial vapor pressure mbar psi
Wet bulb temperature °C °F
Absolute humidity g/m³ gr/ft³
Mixture ratio g/kg gr/lb
Specific enthalpy kJ/kg BTU/lb
Frost point temperature °C °F
Table 42 – Units of measure

7.7.2 Atmospheric Pressure


The RHT Climate Transmitter uses the atmospheric pressure value to calculate some psychrometric properties. The default value used by this
device is 1013 mbar (14.7 psi), but you can refine this information by inserting the value read by another reference instrument. Atmospheric
pressure may vary according to altitude, or due to conditions of the process itself.
SI US
Min. Max. Unit Default Min. Max. Unit Default
[nfG Configures the atmospheric pressure value. This value is used
0 10000 mbar 1013 0 145 psi 14.7
prEs for the calculation of psychrometric properties.

Table 43 – Atmospheric pressure

7.7.3 Digital temperature reading filter


A digital filter can be inserted at the temperature value read by the sensor, to reduce undesirable variations. The higher the time value configured in
the digital filter, the slower the temperature reading response will be.
Min. Max. Unit Default
[nfG
Temperature sensor reading filter 0 300 s 60
FlT
Table 44 – Digital temperature reading filter

7.7.4 Digital relative humidity reading filter


A digital filter can be inserted at the relative humidity value read by the sensor, to reduce undesirable variations. The higher the time value
configured in the digital filter, the slower the relative humidity reading response will be.
Min. Max. Unit Default
[nfG
Humidity sensor reading filter 0 300 s 0
Flrk
Table 45 – Digital relative humidity reading filter

7.7.5 Temperature reading offset


This parameter allows for correcting offset displacement in the temperature reading.
SI US
Min. Max. Unit Default Min. Max. Unit Default
[nfG
Temperature reading offset -5 5 °C 0 -9 9 °F 0
0Ft
Table 46 – Temperature reading offset

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7.7.6 Relative humidity reading offset
This parameter allows for correcting offset displacement in the relative humidity reading.
Min. Max. Unit Default
[nfG
Humidity reading offset -5 5 % 0
0frk
Table 47 – Relative humidity reading offset

7.7.7 Password
The RHT Climate Transmitter can be protected with a password, which ensures greater protection for the parameters defined in the device. This
feature prevents unauthorized people from making changes to the transmitter’s operating mode.
The configured factory default password is “1111”. To change the password, you must enter the master password, which is formed as follows:

Master password = 9 followed by the last three digits forming the serial number.
After entering the master password, you can insert a new password.
Min. Max. Unit Default

[nfG Password -
0 9999 1111
PAss

Table 48 – Password

7.7.8 Parameter Protection


This parameter allows for enabling and disabling the protection of other parameters. When parameter protection is enabled, the RHT Climate
Transmitter will allow for viewing the parameters, but will not allow any change to the configured values. The device leaves the factor with
parameter protection disabled.
Parameter protection Default: Dsbl
[nfG
Parameter protection disabled Dsbl
Prot
Parameter protection enabled Enbl
Table 49 – Parameter protection

After configuring the transmitter, you can access this parameter and select the Enbl option to enable protection. As of this moment, the protection
will be enabled.
To disable protection, you should access the PAss parameter and enter the configured password. Next you should access the Prot parameter
and select the dsbl option. As of this moment, the protection will be disabled.
If the protection is enabled and you attempt to alter any parameter, the transmitter will show the Prot message on the display instead of the
defined value.

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7.8 INFORMATION CYCLE
In the information cycle, the RHT Climate Transmitter displays the serial number (Sn) and firmware version (firm) of the device.

Fig. 26 - Serial number and firmware version information

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8 PARAMETERS MAP
PRIMARY CYCLE 0VT1 0VT2 ALM1 ALM2 BV22 1XM DIAG (0 M (NFG
Temperature
Relative humidity mEAs mEAs mEAs mEAs mEAs bcLt F0v1 BAvd PAss Sn
Selected variable
Maximum temperature
modE modE modE modE modE (ont F0v2 Prty Unit Firm
Minimum temperature
Maximum relative humidity
l-lo l-lo SpLo SpLo SpLo F1 F1t Addr PrEs
Minimum relative humidity
Maximum dew point
l-xi l-xi SPki SPki SPki F2 F1rk FLt
Minimum dew point
Wet bulb temperature kyst Scrn
Err Err kyst kyst FAl1 FLrk
Lin3
Absolute humidity T0n T0n T0n FAl2 0ft
Frost point temp. T0ff T0ff T0ff Fb22 0frk
Enthalpy bLA bLA bLA PAss
Partial vapor pressure Err Err Err prot
Mixture ratio Bv22 Bv22
Table 50 – Device parameters map

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9 USB INTERFACE
The USB interface is used for CONFIGURING or MONITORING the device. For CONFIGURATION, the NXperience software should be used,
which offers features for creating, viewing, saving and opening configurations from the device or from files on your computer. The feature for saving
and opening configurations in files makes it possible to transfer configurations between device and make backup copies. For specific models,
NXperience also allows for updating the controller’s firmware (internal software) via USB interface.
For MONITORING, any supervision (SCADA) or laboratory software may be used that offers support for Modbus RTU communication over a serial
communication port. When connected to a computer USB port, TEMP Climate Transmitter is recognized as a conventional serial port (COM x). Use
NXperience or refer to the Device Manager on Windows Control Panel to identify the COM port that was assigned to the transmitter. Refer to the
Modbus memory mapping in the device’s communication manual and its supervision software documentation to perform MONITORING.
Follow the procedure below to use the device’s USB communication:
• Download NXperience from our website and install it on your computer (see chapter NXPERIENCE SOFTWARE). The USB drivers required for
communication will be installed along with the software.
• Connect the USB cable between the device and the computer. The controller doesn’t need a power supply. The USB will provide enough power
for the communication operation (other device functions may not operate).
• Launch NXperience, configure communication and start device recognition.

The USB interface IS NOT ISOLATED from the retransmission outputs and alarm
outputs. Its purpose is temporary use during CONFIGURATION and
MONITORING periods. For the safety of people and device, it should only be
used with the device fully disconnected from the external power supply inlet. USB
use in any other connection condition is possible, but it requires careful analysis
by the person in charge of installation. For MONITORING for long periods and
with inputs and outputs connected, use of the RS485 interface is recommended,
available or optional in most of our devices.

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10 SERIAL COMMUNICATION
The RHT Climate Transmitter can be recognized on an RS485 network with MODBUS RTU protocol as a slave device. All of the controller’s
configurable parameters can be read and/or written via serial communication. Writing to Registers in broadcast mode is also allowed, using address 0.
The available Modbus commands are as follows:
03 – Read Holding Register
05 – Write Single Coil
06 – Write Single Register
16 – Write Multiple Registers

10.1 TABLE OF HOLDING REGISTER TYPE REGISTERS


SI US

PRIMARY CYCLE INDICATION REGISTERS

Address Description R/W Min. Max. Default Min. Max. Default

0
Relative humidity value RO 0 10000 - 0 10000 -
1
2
Dry bulb temperature value RO -4000 10000 - -4000 21200 -
3
4
Wet bulb temperature value RO -4000 10000 - -4000 21200 -
5
6
Dew point value RO -9000 10000 - -13000 21200 -
7
8
Frost point value RO -9000 10000 - -13000 21200 -
9
10
Specific enthalpy value RO -4000 70000000* - -1800 30094500* -
11
12
Absolute humidity value RO 0 60000 - 0 26200 -
13
14
Partial vapor pressure value RO 0 103500 - 0 1500 -
15
16
Mixture ratio value RO 0 26000000* - 0 182000000* -
17
18
Minimum humidity value RO 0 1000 - 0 1000 -
19
20
Maximum humidity value RO 0 1000 - 0 1000 -
21
22
Minimum temperature value RO -4000 1000 - -4000 2120 -
23
24
Maximum temperature value RO -4000 1000 - -4000 2120 -
25
26
Minimum dew point value RO -9000 1000 - -13000 2120 -
27
28
Maximum dew point value RO -9000 1000 - -13000 2120 -
29
Table 51 – Primary cycle indication registers

* For firmware version less than or equal to 1.10, the maximum enthalpy value is 32767 and the maximum mix ratio value is 65535.

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ANALOG OUTPUT OUT1 TRANSMISSION REGISTERS

Address Description R/W Min. Max. Default Min. Max. Default


101 Transmission output type RW 0 1 0 0 1 0
102 Variable that will be transmitted RW 0 9 0 0 9 0
103 The limits depend on the psychrometric property configured
Upper retransmission limit input RW
104 at address 102.

105 The limits depend on the psychrometric property configured


Lower retransmission limit input RW
106 at address 102.

107 Value in case of error RW 0 1 1 0 1 1


108 The limits depend on the psychrometric property configured
Upper retransmission limit RO
109 at address 102.

110 The limits depend on the psychrometric property configured


Lower retransmission limit RO
111 at address 102.

Table 52 – Analog Output OUT1 Transmission Registers

ANALOG OUTPUT OUT2 TRANSMISSION REGISTERS


Address Description R/W Min. Max. Default Min. Max. Default
113 Retransmission output type RW 0 1 0 0 1 0
114 Variable that will be transmitted RW 0 9 0 0 9 0
115 The limits depend on the psychrometric property configured
Upper retransmission limit input RW
116 at address 114.

117 The limits depend on the psychrometric property configured


Lower retransmission limit input RW
118 at address 114.

119 Value in case of error RW 0 1 0 0 1 0

The limits depend on the psychrometric property configured


Upper retransmission limit RO
at address 114.

The limits depend on the psychrometric property configured


Lower retransmission limit RO
at address 114.

Table 53 – Analog Output OUT2 Transmission Registers

FILTER AND UNIT SYSTEM REGISTERS


Address Description R/W Min. Max. Default Min. Max. Default
125 Filter for humidity reading RW 0 300 60 0 300 60
126 Filter for temperature reading RW 0 300 60 0 300 60
127 Configuring units RW 0 1 0 0 1 0
Table 54 – Filter and Unit System Registers

ALARM ALM1 OUTPUT REGISTERS

Address Description R/W Min. Max. Default Min. Max. Default


133 Variable that will set off alarm RW 1 9 1 1 9 1
134 Type of alarm RW 0 5 0 0 5 0
135 The limits depend on the psychrometric property configured
High Setpoint input for alarm RW
136 at address 133.

137 The limits depend on the psychrometric property configured


Low Setpoint input for alarm RW
138 at address 133.

139 Alarm blocking RW 0 1 1 0 1 1


140 Alarm hysteresis RW 0 200 0 0 200 0
141 Alarm ON time RW 0 6500 0 0 6500 0
142 Alarm OFF time RW 0 6500 0 0 6500 0
Determines the alarm status in case of
143 RW 0 1 0 0 1 0
sensor error

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144 Determines buzzer activation RW 0 1 0 0 1 0
145 The limits depend on the psychrometric property configured
Setpoint High Alarm RO
146 at address 133.

147 The limits depend on the psychrometric property configured


Setpoint Low Alarm RO
148 at address 133.

Table 55 – Alarm ALM1 Output Registers

ALARM ALM2 OUTPUT REGISTERS


Address Description R/W Min. Max. Default Min. Max. Default
150 Variable that will set off alarm RW 1 9 1 1 9 1
151 Type of alarm RW 0 5 0 0 5 0
152 The limits depend on the psychrometric property configured
Alarm Setpoint High Input RW
153 at address 150.

154 The limits depend on the psychrometric property configured


Alarm Setpoint Low Input RW
155 at address 150.

156 Alarm blocking RW 0 1 1 0 1 1


157 Alarm hysteresis RW 0 200 0 0 200 0
158 Alarm ON time RW 0 6500 0 0 6500 0
159 Alarm OFF time RW 0 6500 0 0 6500 0
Determines the alarm status in case of
160 RW 0 1 0 0 1 0
sensor error
161 Determines buzzer activation RW 0 1 0 0 1 0
162 The limits depend on the psychrometric property configured
Alarm Setpoint High RO
163 at address 150.

164 The limits depend on the psychrometric property configured


Alarm Setpoint Low RO
165 at address 150.

Table 56 – Alarm ALM2 Output Registers

ALARM ALM3 OUTPUT REGISTERS

Address Description R/W Min. Max. Default Min. Max. Default


167 Variable that will set off alarm RW 1 9 1 1 9 1
168 Type of alarm RW 0 5 0 0 5 0
169 The limits depend on the psychrometric property configured
Alarm Setpoint High Input RW
170 at address 167.

171 The limits depend on the psychrometric property configured


Alarm Setpoint Low Input RW
172 at address 167.

173 Alarm blocking RW 0 1 1 0 1 1


174 Alarm hysteresis RW 0 200 0 0 200 0
175 Alarm ON time RW 0 6500 0 0 6500 0
176 Alarm OFF time RW 0 6500 0 0 6500 0
Determines the alarm status in case of
177 RW 0 1 0 0 1 0
sensor error
178 Determines buzzer activation RW 0 1 0 0 1 0
179 The limits depend on the psychrometric property configured
Alarm Setpoint High RO
180 at address 167.

181 The limits depend on the psychrometric property configured


Alarm Setpoint Low RO
182 at address 167.

Table 57 – Alarm ALM3 Output Registers

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RS485 MODBUS COMMUNICATION PORT CONFIGURATION REGISTERS
Address Description R/W Min. Max. Default Min. Max. Default
184 Baud rate RW 0 7 4 0 7 4
185 Parity RW 0 2 0 0 2 0
186 Slave address RW 1 247 1 1 247 1
Defines the variable of the third line of the
187 RW 0 7 0 0 7 0
HMI
Table 58 – RS485 Modbus Communication Port Configuration Registers

OFFSET REGISTERS
Address Description R/W Min. Max. Default Min. Max. Default
192 Temperature Offset RW -50 50 0 -90 90 0
193 Humidity Offset RW -50 50 0 -50 50 0
200 Pressure value used for calculations RW 0 10000 1013 0 10000 147
Table 59 – Offset Registers

FORCING REGISTERS
Address Description R/W Min. Max. Default Min. Max. Default
201 Enables output 1 forcing RW 0 1 0 0 1 0
202 Forced value for output 1 RW Limits depend on the analog output 1 configuration.
203 Enables output 2 forcing RW 0 1 0 0 1 0
204 Forced value for output 2 RW Limits depend on the analog output 2 configuration.
205 Enables forcing of alarm 1 RW 0 1 0 0 1 0
206 Changes alarm status RW 0 1 0 0 1 0
207 Enables forcing of alarm 2 RW 0 1 0 0 1 0
208 Changes alarm status RW 0 1 0 0 1 0
209 Turning backlight on RW 0 2 1 0 2 1
211 Enables buzzing forcing RW 0 1 0 0 1 0
212 Buzzer activation RW 0 1 0 0 1 0
213 Enables humidity forcing RW 0 1 0 0 1 0
214 Forced humidity value RW 0 1000 0 0 1000 0
215 Enables temperature forcing RW 0 1 0 0 1 0
216 Forced temperature value RW -400 1000 0 -400 2120 0
Table 60 – Forcing Registers

MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM PSYCHROMETRIC PROPERTIES AND SECOND KEY FUNCTION RESET REGISTERS
Address Description R/W Min. Max. Default Min. Max. Default
217 Reset of all min. and max. values RW 0 1 0 0 1 0

221 Second function of key RW 0 2 0 0 2 0

222 Second function of key RW 0 1 0 0 1 0

Table 61 – Minimum and Maximum Psychrometric Properties and Second Key Function Reset Registers

DEVICE TAG REGISTERS

Address Description R/W Min.


224 RW ASCII CHARACTER 2 CHARACTER 1
225 RW ASCII CHARACTER 4 CHARACTER 3
226 RW ASCII CHARACTER 6 CHARACTER 5
227 Device name string RW ASCII CHARACTER 8 CHARACTER 7
228 RW ASCII CHARACTER 10 CHARACTER 9
229 RW ASCII CHARACTER 12 CHARACTER 11
230 RW ASCII CHARACTER 14 CHARACTER 13

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231 RW ASCII CHARACTER 16 CHARACTER 15
232 RW ASCII CHARACTER 18 CHARACTER 17
233 RW ASCII CHARACTER 20 CHARACTER 19
Table 62 – Device Tag Registers

SENSOR LINEARIZATION REGISTERS


Address Description R/W Min. Max. Default Min. Max. Default
234 Enables temperature linearization RW 0 1 0 0 1 0
235 Real temperature value 1 RW -400 1000 0 -400 2120 0
236 Target temperature value 1 RW -400 1000 0 -400 2120 0
237 Real temperature value 2 RW -400 1000 0 -400 2120 0
238 Target temperature value 2 RW -400 1000 0 -400 2120 0
239 Real temperature value 3 RW -400 1000 0 -400 2120 0
240 Target temperature value 3 RW -400 1000 0 -400 2120 0
241 Real temperature value 4 RW -400 1000 0 -400 2120 0
242 Target temperature value 4 RW -400 1000 0 -400 2120 0
243 Real temperature value 5 RW -400 1000 0 -400 2120 0
244 Target temperature value 5 RW -400 1000 0 -400 2120 0
245 Enables humidity linearization RW 0 1 0 0 1 0
246 Real humidity value 1 RW 0 1000 0 0 1000 0
247 Target humidity value 1 RW 0 1000 0 0 1000 0
248 Real humidity value 2 RW 0 1000 0 0 1000 0
249 Target humidity value 2 RW 0 1000 0 0 1000 0
250 Real humidity value 3 RW 0 1000 0 0 1000 0
251 Target humidity value 3 RW 0 1000 0 0 1000 0
252 Real humidity value 4 RW 0 1000 0 0 1000 0
253 Target humidity value 4 RW 0 1000 0 0 1000 0
254 Real humidity value 5 RW 0 1000 0 0 1000 0
255 Target humidity value 5 RW 0 1000 0 0 1000 0
Table 63 – Sensor Linearization Registers

DEVICE INFORMATION REGISTERS

Address Description R/W


300 High serial number RO
301 Low serial number RO
302 Firmware version RO
303 Release version RO
304 ID RO
305 Informs the device model RO
Table 64 – Device Information Registers

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DIAGNOSTIC REGISTERS
Address bit Description
0 -
1 Analog output 1 in overload.
2 Analog output 2 in overload.
3 Alarm 1 output status.
4 Alarm 2 output status.
5 Alarm 1 condition status.

341 6 Alarm 2 condition status.


7 Buzzer status in alarm 1.
8 Buzzer status in alarm 2.
9 Buzzer status.
10 Alarm 1 forcing status.
11 Alarm 2 forcing status.
12 Analog output 1 forcing status.
13 Analog output 2 forcing status.
0 Sensor error.
1 Error in water vapor saturation pressure.
2 Error in water vapor pressure.
3 Error at dew point.
4 Error in absolute humidity.
5 Error in mixture ratio.
342
6 -
7 -
8 Error in wet bulb temperature.
9 Error in specific enthalpy.
10 -
11 Error in frost point.
1 Input values for retransmission limits of output 1 out of range.

2 Input values for retransmission limits of output 2 out of range.

343 3 Input values for alarm 1 setpoints out of range.

4 Input values for alarm 2 setpoints out of range.

5 Input values for alarm 3 setpoints out of range.

Table 65 – Diagnostic Registers

The registers 103 to 106, 115 to 118, 135 to 138, 152 to 155 and 169 to 172 shall be used to enter the values of their respective parameters. If they
are within limits, the device will automatically pass these values to registers 108 to 111, 120 to 123, 145 to 148, 162 to 165 and 179 to 182, which
show the values considered during the operation. If the limits were extrapolated, this condition will be signaled in the diagnostic register 343. For
32-bit data, the two registers that compose them must be read and/or written in order for the values to be updated.

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11 NXPERIENCE SOFTWARE
The NXperience software is the main tool for configuring, downloading and analyzing data for RHT Climate Transmitter. It allows you to explore all
the features and functionality of the device, communicating through the USB interface.
This manual describes the generic features of the software. For more specific instructions on device configuration and tool operation, check the
specific operation manual. The software and its respective manual can be downloaded from our website www.novus.com.br in the Download Area.

11.1 INSTALLING NXPERIENCE


To install NXperience, you must execute the NXperienceSetup.exe file, available on our website.

11.2 RUNNING NXPERIENCE


When you open NXperience software, the home screen will be displayed:

Fig. 27 – NXperience Home Screen

To communicate with the software, the RHT Climate Transmitter must be connected to the computer and with the USB drivers previously installed.
Then you can click on Configure or Diagnostics. The Download option is not available for this device model.
To read a device, you must select it. To do so, simply double-click on the desired device and click the Ok button. This device will be adopted as the default
for the next time the software performs the communication process.

Fig. 28 – Select Device screen

11.3 CONFIGURING THE DEVICE WITH NXPERIENCE


For the device configuration, it must be connected to the computer's USB port.
When you click the Configure button, the following screen will be displayed:

Fig. 29 – Device configuration screen

The Create Configuration button creates a configuration from scratch. The device does not need to be plugged into the computer's USB port. This
configuration can be saved in a file for future use, or saved to a connected device.
The Open Configuration button is used for reading from an already created configuration file.

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The Read Device button reads the current device configuration. By selecting this option, all features available for configuration will be displayed, as
shown in the figure below:

Fig. 30 – Configuration Screen

General: In this tab, you can assign an identification name to the device and configure the RS-485 interface parameters. It is also
possible to identify the model, serial number and firmware version of the device.

Input: In this tab, you can select the system of measures to be used by the device. It is also possible to configure the offset and digital
filter for the temperature and relative humidity sensor input and perform linearization.

Output: In this tab, you can configure the two transmission analog outputs, the two alarm outputs and the buzzer.

HMI: In this tab, you can configure the information and parameters that will be available on the device display. It is also possible to
configure the backlight, the display contrast, the additional function of the navigation keys and the value to be displayed on the third line of the HMI.
* The HMI features are only available for models with LCD display.

Finalization: In this tab, you can send the configuration to the device, save the configuration in a file, update the device firmware, and
configure a password to protect the device.

Back: By clicking this button you can return to the home screen of NXperience.

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11.3.1 GENERAL PARAMETERS

By clicking on the icon , you can view the information of the device being configured and the configuration parameters of the RS485
interface.

Fig. 31 – General Screen

In the Device Tag field, you can assign a name to the device to be configured in order to make it easily identifiable on a network with multiple
devices. Serial Number, Firmware Version and Model are read-only fields and are read by the software directly from the device.
In order for the RHT Climate Transmitter to be recognized as a slave device in a RS485 Modbus network, it needs to be assigned a unique
Modbus Address on the network, and the Baud Rate and Parity need to be configured.

11.3.2 INPUT PARAMETERS

By clicking on the icon , you can configure the input channel of the temperature and relative humidity sensor.

Fig. 32 – Temperature and relative humidity sensor input channel configuration screen

In the System of Units field, you can select the international system of measures (SI) or the English system of measures (US) (see the GENERAL
CONFIGURATION CYCLE section).
In the Pressure field, the RHT Climate Transmitter allows for configuring atmospheric pressure. The device come factory configured with a
pressure valor equal to atmospheric pressure at sea level. The values of psychrometric properties calculated by the RHT Climate Transmitter may
undergo variations due to pressure. In locations with high altitude or in pressurized environments, you need to adjust the value of this parameter so
that the RHT Climate Transmitter uses it in its offset algorithms.
For the temperature and relative humidity reading, the device provides Offset and Filter settings. With these features, minor corrections can be
made to the sensor readings, and the sensor’s response speed can be reduced.
To obtain higher precision from the sensor, the device offers the Custom Calibration feature, which lets you insert up to five temperature points
and five points for relative humidity. To make this adjustment, click on to access the custom calibration window. For further
details about this feature, refer to the NXperience manual at www.novusautomation.com.

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11.3.3 OUTPUT PARAMETERS

By clicking on the icon , you can configure the transmission analog outputs, the alarm outputs and the buzzer.

Fig. 33 – Output configuration screen

11.3.3.1 Configuring Transmission Outputs


To select the analog output to be configured, click once on the button for the analog output and enable it by sliding the enable key right.

Fig. 34 – Output 1

In the Measurement field, the psychrometric property to be transmitted by the analog output can be selected. The analog output Mode allows for
selecting the electrical standard to be used for transmission: 0-10 V or 4-20 mA. The electrical signal from the output will be proportional to the
selected variable, abiding by the values configured for Lower Limit and Upper Limit.
In case of sensor failure, the variable to be transmitted by the analog output will go into Error Mode. For this error condition, you can select High or
Low status.
Error mode
Mode Low High
0 - 10 V 0V 10 V
4 - 20 mA 3.6 mA 21.0 mA
Table 66 – Error mode

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11.3.3.2 Configuring Alarm and Buzzer Outputs

To select the alarm output to be configured, click once on the button for the alarm output and enable it by sliding the enable key
right.

Fig. 35 – Alarm 1

The alarm output may be timed using the Time on and Time off parameters. Depending on the set values, the output may behave in the following ways:
If the device is configured with alarm Lo, xi, L--x or -Lx-, the Error condition parameter allows for configuring the alarm output if the
temperature and relative humidity sensor fails. In this case, the output will be turned on or off according to the value configured in this parameter.
In some applications using the RHT Climate Transmitter, the occurrence of alarms right when turning the device on may need to be disregarded. A
typical example is an application in which an environment needs to be kept cool. Supposing that the alarm is configured to go off when
temperatures is lower than -10 °C or higher than 2 °C, if the initial environment temperature is 25 °C when the RHT Climate Transmitter is turned
on, the alarm will be activated. To inhibit this initial activity, you can enable Initial alarm blocking. With initial blocking enabled, the device will need
to reach a non-alarm condition for an alarm event to activate the output.
The buzzer* activation can be linked to each alarm output. As such, whenever the alarm output is turned on, the buzzer will be activated, abiding by
the buzzer timing configurations. To link the buzzer to the alarm output, the Buzzer parameter must be enabled.
*The buzzer can only be linked to an alarm output in LCD models.
To select the buzzer configurations, click once on the button and enable it by sliding the enable key right.

Fig. 36 – Alarm 3

The buzzer configurations are similar to those of alarms 1 and 2.

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11.3.4 HMI PARAMETERS

By clicking on the icon , you can configure some features of the display and keyboard of the device. These features are available for the
LCD models.

Fig. 37 – HMI Parameters

On this screen you can:


• Select the configuration cycles that will be visible on the HMI;
• Set the second function of key and key ;
• Select the Backlight operating mode;
• Select the information to be displayed on the third line of the display;
• And adjust the display contrast to favor the viewing angle.
When navigating through the RHT Climate Transmitter configuration screens via the device keypad, only those cycles that are enabled by
NXperience can be accessed. In the example of the figure below, you can only navigate between the selected screens:

Fig. 38 – Cycle View

The device keys and , in addition to the increase, decrease, and option selection functions, may have a second function that adds more
versatility to the device. The figure below shows the configuration interface for this feature in NXperience.

Fig. 39 – Keyboard

For the key , the second function can be selected among these options:
• None;
• Blocks buzzer;
• Blocks buzzer and alarm output.
If the second function of the key is configured to suppress the buzzer, and if this key is pressed and held during an alarm, the buzzer will be
muted but the alarm output will be remain enabled.
If the second function of the key is configured to suppress the buzzer and the alarm output, and if this key is pressed and held during an
alarm, the buzzer will be muted and the alarm output will be turned off. The buzzer and the alarm output will only be reactivated if the RHT Climate
Transmitter goes into a non-alarm condition and returns to an alarm condition.

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For key , the second function can be selected from among these options:
• None;
• Reset minimum and maximum values.
If the second function of key is configured to reset the minimum and maximum values, and if any this key is pressed and held when viewing
any minimum and maximum indication screen, the minimum and maximum values of all psychrometric properties will be resent for the device.
The figure below shows the display’s backlight and contrast configuration interface:

Fig. 40 – Display

For this device, the Backlight operating mode can be selected, which operates as follows:
• Off: The display backlight is always off;
• On: The display backlight is always on;
• On for a time: The display backlight always comes on when a key is pressed. If no key is pressed for 15 seconds, the backlight will
turn off automatically.
The RHT Climate Transmitter display allows for setting five contrast levels that favor viewing of display information from different viewing angles.
To select the best angle, click on the desired angle value.
It is also possible to configure the information to be displayed on the third line of the display, as shown in the 3RD Line Information parameter:
• Off: The third line will not display any information.
• Dew Point: The third line will display the current value of the dew point.
• Absolute Humidity: The third line will display the current value of the absolute humidity.
• Frost Point: The third line will display the current value of the frost point.
• Specific Enthalpy: The third line will display the current value of the specific enthalpy.
• Partial Vapor Pressure: The third line will display the current value of the partial vapor pressure.
• Mixture Ratio: The third line will display the current value of the mixture ratio.

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11.3.5 FINALIZATION PARAMETERS

By clicking on the icon , the software will display the screen below and you can send the configuration to the device, save the
configurations in a file, update the device firmware, and configure a password to protect the device.

Fig. 41 – Finalization parameters

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11.4 DIAGNOSTICS
In the RHT Climate Transmitter configuration screen, there is the "Diagnostics" screen. By clicking on it, the software will monitor some device
states. The information update interval is 1 second.
In this section you can check whether the device is working properly by forcing temperature and relative humidity readings, alarm outputs and
buzzer.

11.4.1 INPUT DIAGNOSTICS


The input diagnostics shows information about the instantaneous value of the psychrometric properties, displayed with two decimal places. In
addition, it is also possible to force a value of temperature or relative humidity with one decimal place. To force a value, use the slider or type the
input value for temperature or relative humidity and then press the button .

Fig. 42 – Diagnostics parameters

In the example shown on the screen below, the value of 18 °C is being forced in the temperature field, while the relative humidity value is being
read directly from the sensor. The other psychrometric properties are calculated by the RHT Climate Transmitter based on these values. Note that
the button that was used for forcing temperature changed to .

Fig. 43 – Diagnostics Input Parameters

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11.4.2 OUTPUT DIAGNOSTICS
During output diagnostics, you can force voltage or current values at the two transmission analog outputs. The transmission mode (0 - 10 V or 4 –
20 mA) that will be forced at outputs depends on the configuration applied to each of them. The alarm outputs and the buzzer also have the forcing
feature and need to be enabled for forcing to be possible. Output forcing is very useful for checking proper functioning of the device and testing the
configurations applied to the RHT Climate Transmitter. The figure below shows the output forcing screen in NXperience.

Fig. 44 – Diagnostics Output Parameters

To force a value at a transmission analog output use the slider or type the desired value directly into the edit field and then press the button .
As of this time, the RHT Climate Transmitter will be forcing the set value at the transmission output. Note that the button that was used for forcing
changed to .

If you press the key again, the forced value is no longer applied to the output. In the example on the screen below, the 10.0 mA value is being forced at
analog output 1.

Fig. 45 – Output 1

For each analog output, transmission of an error value can also be forced via buttons and . These values depend on the mode (0-10 V
or 4-20 mA) configured for each output.
Alarm and buzzer outputs allow for forcing the on and off condition. As the alarm output can be activated due to an alarm condition in some cases,
it may be desirable to force the off status so that you can identify a possible failure in the device’s electrical installation or configuration.
The images below show the interface for forcing alarm output 1 in the three possible conditions: Without forcing, forcing in on state, and forcing in
off state.

Fig. 46 – Alarm 1 output without forcing Fig. 47 – Alarm 1 output with forcing in on state Fig. 48 – Alarm 1 output with forcing in off state

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12 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Measurement range:
• Configurable: Between 0 % RH and 100 % RH (no condensing);
Humidity measurement • Configurable: Between -90 °C at 100 °C in dew point.

Response time (1/e (63 %)): < 4 seconds @25 °C (with air moving at 1 m/s and polyamide tip)

Measuring Range:
• -40 °C to 100 °C for DM models;
Temperature
measurement • -40 °C to 60 °C for WM models.

Response time (1/e (63 %)): < 5 seconds @25 °C (with air moving at 1 m/s and polyamide tip).

• Temperature: ± 0.4 °C (0 °C to 60 °C);


• Relative Humidity: See image below.

Accuracy

• Degradation of relative humidity reading over time: < 0.5 % RH/a | < 0.05 K/a
• Power supply via PWR terminals: 12 Vdc to 30 Vdc;
Power supply
• Power supply via USB cable: 4.75 Vdc to 5.25 Vdc;
Internal protection against power supply voltage reverse polarity.
Maximum power supply
< 70 mA ±10 % @ 24 Vdc
current
They may be configured independently to operate with signals 0-10 V or 4-20 mA.
• 0-10 V
o Maximum current: 2 mA;
0vt1 / 0vt2 Output o Resolution: 0.003 V.
• 4-20 mA
o 500 R maximum load;
o Resolution: 0.006 mA.
• Channel N 30 V / 200 mA type output;
Alm1 Alarm
• Protection against current > 200 mA;
alm2 Alarm
• Current protection reset time: 5 seconds.
• Electronic module housing: IP65;
Protection rating
• Sensor capsule: IP40 or IP20, according to the models: sintered PTFE (with device) or polyamide (optional).
Housing ABS+PC
Windows 10, 8 / 8.1, 7, Vista and XP (32 and 64 bits) configurator software.
NXperience
Menus in Portuguese, Spanish, French and English.
CE Mark
Certifications This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case the
user may be required to take adequate measures.
Table 67 – Technical specifications

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13 WARRANTY
Warranty conditions are available on our website www.novusautomation.com/warranty.

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14 APPENDIX I – NOTIONS ABOUT PSYCHROMETRY
Psychrometry is the study of thermodynamic properties of dry air and water vapor mixtures. Obtaining the psychrometric properties is crucial in the
psychrometric processes of air conditioning, refrigeration, cooling and freezing, air humidification and dehumidification, drying and dehydration of
humid devices, as well as in environmental and meteorological control.
The psychrometric properties provided by the RHT Climate Transmitter are:
• Dry Bulb Teperature • Frost Point Temperature
• Relative Humidity • Specific Enthalpy
• Dew Point Temperature • Partial Vapor Pressure
• Wet Bulb Temperature • Mixture Ratio
• Absolute Humidity

Dry Bulb Temperature [°C] or [°F]:


It is simply the temperature of the air and water vapor mixture surrounding the thermometer.

Relative Humidity [%RH]:


Relative humidity expresses the percentage of water vapor contained in a certain amount of air. When the air reaches 100% relative humidity, it will
have reached its maximum water absorption capacity. In this condition, the air is said to be saturated and water vapor condensation starts to be
evident on the surfaces surrounded by this mixture.

Dew Point Temperature [°C] or [°F]:


The dew point is defined as the temperature to which the air must be cooled in order for water condensation to begin, meaning in order for the air to
be saturated with water vapor. At dew point temperature, the amount of water vapor present in the air is maximum.
The capacity to retain water by air is heavily dependent on temperature: hot air can retain more water. The dew point is typically used to represent
the amount of water vapor in dry air or gas. At low humidity, changes in dew point temperature are greater than changes in relative humidity,
allowing for greater measurement precision and control.

Wet Bulb Temperature [°C] or [°F]:


The wet bulb temperature is measured by a thermometer with bulb covered by a mesh (usually cotton) that is submerged in a recipient containing
distilled water. Water evaporation draws out heat from the bulb, making the wet bulb thermometer indicate a temperature lower than the ambient
air. Evaporation consumes heat, causing cooling. This evaporation, and consequently the wet bulb temperature, is greater when the atmospheric
air is drier, and is null when the atmosphere is saturated with water vapor (relative air humidity equal to 100%).

Absolute humidity [g/m³] or [gr/ft³]:


Absolute humidity expresses the mass of water vapor contained in a given volume. If all the water of one cubic meter of air is condensed in a
vessel, this vessel will contain all the absolute humidity of that portion of air and the amount of condensed water can be weighed to quantify the
absolute humidity.

Frost Point Temperature [°C] or [°F]:


The frost point temperature is the temperature to which air must be cooled, with constant pressure, to reach saturation (in relation to liquid water)
and to settle in the form of frost on a surface.

Specific enthalpy [kJ/kg] or [BTU/lb]:


It is the energy contained in moist air by the amount of dry air. For a given mass of air to occupy a given volume at a given pressure, this occurs at
the expense of energy. The higher the relative air humidity, the higher its specific enthalpy will be.

Partial Vapor Pressure [mbar] or [psi]:


The partial pressure of a gas in a gaseous mixture of ideal gases corresponds to the pressure that it would exert if it were occupying the whole
container alone, at the same temperature as the ideal mixture. As such, the total pressure is calculated via the sum of partial pressures of the
gases that make up the mixture.

Mixture Ratio [g/kg] or [gr/lb]:


The mixture ratio is expressed as the ratio of the mass of water vapor per kilogram of dry air into any portion of the atmosphere separated for study.
The mixture ratio varies with temperature, except if the temperature is lower than the dew point, or when the air is completely saturated with water
vapor. In these conditions, the drop in temperature will cause forced water condensation.

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